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Stay up to date with all our GOOD news and what Guy Stehlik says in his blog. You’ll find all our press releases, articles and blog posts below.

SA’s tourism industry is cruising

I read with great interest this month that ground was broken on the construction of a new cruise liner passenger terminal in Durban.

November 29, 2019

The delights of the 2019 Dorp van die Jaar

In an annual competition looking at Southern Africa’s top towns in the categories of culture, activities, landscape, tourism and heritage, thousands of viewers of M-Net’s Kwela voted the Namibian town of Swakopmund as 2019’s Dorp van die Jaar (Town of the Year).

November 27, 2019

Dramatic changes on the cards of Nigeria’s developing hospitality industry

New hotel developments are set for major city routes, the Northern regions and the old Trade Route in the South.

November 24, 2019

Explore Owerri , Nigeria’s undiscovered gem

Situated in Eastern Nigeria, Owerri is the capital of Imo state and home to the Igbo people.

November 21, 2019

These are the top Muslim-friendly places to travel to in South Africa

In the last ten years, Muslim travel across the globe has seen significant increases. As one of the fastest-growing tourism segments, Muslim travel spend is set to rise to US$300 billion by 2026. And South Africa can most definitely benefit from this.

November 21, 2019

Are relaxed visa regulations enough to turn the tourism industry around?

It’s no secret that in light of the current South African climate in general, there are serious commitments needed from our government to turn around not only the nation’s perception of South Africa, but the world’s.

November 2, 2019

African should support, not fight, Africa in propelling the continent forward

Not too long ago, the outside world referred to Africa as ‘the dark continent’, a region plagued by conflict, famine, dictatorships, corruption, failing economies, and a massive infrastructure gap - to name but a few challenges

October 1, 2019

BON Hotels expands its footprint in the Kruger National Park

Buckler’s Africa Lodge is one of three properties in the Kruger National Park area to be managed by BON Hotels, and will be launching in September 2019.

July 11, 2019

Stop shopping around

Anyone who has experienced booking a hotel room online will be aware of the perplexity of options, pop-ups, terms and conditions and ‘bait’ offered via a plethora of online accommodation booking portals.

July 8, 2019

BON Hotels expands footprint throughout Namibia

Through an alliance with the Theart family in Namibia, well-known in business circles and with a great deal of experience in the hospitality industry, BON Hotels will now expand its footprint across the country.

June 30, 2019

Top international HR events announces awards finalists

BON Hotel Bloemfontein Central has achieved finalist status in the preliminary stages of the 2019 Future of HR Awards.

June 6, 2019

South 32 learners with disabilities gain work experience at BON Hotel Empangeni

Young adults in South Africa with intellectual disabilities and learning impairments are the most marginalised group of persons living with a disability

June 4, 2019

Wild about White River

This beautiful, rural countryside of White River in Mpumalanga is peppered with scenic waterfalls, magnificent mountains, lush valleys and the many animals that call this home.

May 7, 2019

Kempton Park gets a boost to its Destiny

Construction is well underway for a further 246-roomed hotel at Destiny Hotel and Convention Centre operated by BON in Kempton Park.

April 30, 2019

BON Hotels Launches Partnership with the Sunflower Fund

BON Hotels is the brainchild of Guy Stehlik, built on the ethos of good people, good thinking and good feeling.

April 26, 2019

The Good News

We’ve enjoyed an incredibly exciting time at BON Hotels over the last few months, the December break serving us well at head office as we arrived back in the saddle with renewed vigour.

April 16, 2019

New appointment

BON Hotels has appointed Rudlyn Barnes-Rossouw as Group Human Capital Director to oversee the transformation of its Human Resources strategy

April 7, 2019

There’s a KwaZulu op my stoep

You may be forgiven for having Richards Bay off your radar when it comes to domestic travel but rest assured there is plenty to do, see, taste, tempt and tantalise.

April 4, 2019

BON Hotels acquires 4-star boutique hotel, Die Kliphuis in Standerton

On Wednesday, 25 March, 2019, BON Hotels announced the acquisition of Die Kliphuis, a boutique hotel located in Standerton, to augment the group’s fast-growing portfolio.

March 26, 2019

It takes a village

The 4-star Shishangeni by BON Hotels located on a private concession within the Kruger National Park has added Village Tours to their list of things to do

March 25, 2019